How can we "number our days" to gain a heart of wisdom daily? Number Our Days: Internalizing Psalm 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) Recognize the Brevity of Life • Life is fragile and fleeting—“You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes” (James 4:14). • Counting days literally reminds us they are limited and precious. • Acknowledging this brevity births humility and dependence on God (Psalm 39:4-5). Let God Do the Teaching • The verb “teach” shows numbering our days is not self-help; it is a work of God in us. • Ask daily for His instruction—“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God” (James 1:5). • Expect Him to answer—“Call to Me and I will answer you” (Jeremiah 33:3). Shape Each Day Around Eternal Priorities • Seek first His kingdom (Matthew 6:33). • Filter tasks through 1 Corinthians 10:31—“whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” • Give first attention to: – Fellowship with God (Word, prayer, worship) – Family and covenant relationships – Service in the church – Vocation and witness Redeem the Time “Pay careful attention…redeeming the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16). Practical steps: • Plan your week with the Lord’s purposes in mind before filling in lesser items. • Eliminate chronic distractions (excess media, aimless scrolling). • Bundle errands, batch digital tasks, and guard margin for people. Make Scripture Your Daily Counselor • “This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth…then you will prosper” (Joshua 1:8). • Read it in context; believe it literally; obey it promptly. • Memorize passages that address current challenges. • Journal insights and specific applications. Cultivate a Teachable, Worshipful Heart • “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). • Begin mornings with surrendered awe; end evenings with reflective thanks (Lamentations 3:22-23). • Sing, speak, and think truth throughout the day (Colossians 3:16-17). Live with Eternity in View • Fix eyes on the unseen (2 Corinthians 4:18). • Remember citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20). • Store treasures where moth and rust cannot reach (Matthew 6:20). Walk in Accountable Fellowship • “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17). • Invite trusted believers to ask how you are stewarding time, talents, and testimony. • Meet regularly—“Let us not neglect meeting together” (Hebrews 10:24-25). Measure Success by Faithfulness, Not Length • God requires stewards to be found faithful (1 Corinthians 4:2). • Leave results with Him; focus on obedience today. • Persevere—“In due time we will reap if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). Daily Heart-Wisdom Checklist 1. Pause and thank God for the gift of another day. 2. Read a portion of Scripture, asking Him to teach you to number your hours. 3. Identify one act of obedience that aligns with eternal priorities. 4. Serve someone intentionally—family, neighbor, church. 5. Review the day at night: confess, give thanks, rest in His grace. Numbering our days is not morbid mathematics; it is joyful stewardship. As we count each day as God’s loan and live it for His glory, He answers the prayer of Psalm 90:12, granting us a heart of wisdom—day after day, until faith becomes sight. |
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